The Auburn Tigers will host the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Iron Bowl on Sunday, and I think the underdog will threaten to win outright and almost definitely cover the spread in this matchup.

Alabama is perfect 9-0 SU (7-0 in conference play) on the season, but it has not really been put to the test yet. It's coming off a 56-0 win against Mercier (as a 49.5-point favorite), but failed to cover the 14.5-point spread at Mississippi State their last time out on the road. Injuries on the defensive side of the ball is a big concern for this contest with several key pieces either banged up or missing.

Auburn is 9-2 on the season (6-1 in conference play) and it's coming off four straight victories, including a super impressive 40-17 beatdown of Georgia here at Jordan-Hare Stadium. The Tigers and the home crowd will no doubt be pumped up for this rivalry game with the SEC West title at stake.

The Tigers are 6-1-1 ATS in their last eight conference games while Crimson Tide are 1-4 ATS in their last five conference games.

My selection is an 8* play on Auburn Tigers.